FDA continues investigation into dog heart damage linked to diet
Sunday, March 7th, 2021
Professor Lisa Freeman comments on her latest research into possible connections between diets and heart disease in dogs in an NBC News story.
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Helping a Beloved Dog Breed
Monday, January 25th, 2021
Boxers are prone to heart disease, but veterinary cardiologists are researching clues that may lead to improved diagnosis and treatment. Read full article here: https://now.tufts.edu/articles/mending-hearts-beloved-dog-breed
Mending the Hearts of a Beloved Dog Breed
Monday, January 25th, 2021
Boxers are prone to heart disease, but veterinary cardiologists at Cummings School are researching clues that may lead to improved diagnosis and treatment Source: https://now.tufts.edu/articles/mending-hearts-beloved-dog-breed
Investigating Cancer Treatments’ Cardiovascular Effects
Monday, December 14th, 2020
Tufts’ human and veterinary medical researchers collaborate to prevent and better treat cardiovascular damage in people and pets who have survived cancer
A Better Way to Screen Cats for Heart Disease
Thursday, October 17th, 2019
Training local veterinarians to use ultrasound to screen cats for heart disease could lead to earlier detection, veterinary cardiologists at Cummings School find
It’s Not Just Grain-Free: An Update on Diet-Associated Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Thursday, November 29th, 2018
Dr. Freeman provides an update on diet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs
What Weighs Heaviest on Caregivers?
Thursday, November 1st, 2018
Caregivers of dogs with heart disease are stressed most by worry.
Should I give fish oil to my pet?
Wednesday, June 13th, 2018
There is a lot of interest in the use of fish oil because of potential benefits for dogs or cats from omega-3 fatty acids. Here are some times when fish oil may be helpful for your pet.
A broken heart: Risk of heart disease in boutique or grain-free diets and exotic ingredients
Monday, June 4th, 2018
A recent increase in heart disease in dogs eating certain types of diets may shed light on the role of diet in causing heart disease. It appears that diet may be increasing dogs’ risk for heart disease because owners have fallen victim to the many myths and misperceptions about pet food.
The Skinny on Fat: Part 1 – The Basics
Thursday, March 15th, 2018
There is a lot of confusion regarding fat in pet foods. In this two-part series, we will explain what types of fat your pet needs and what health conditions may benefit from more or less fat
